Events in May 2019

ETSU Alumni Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting

Dr. Brian Noland, ETSU president, will provide remarks, and a select group of distinguished ETSU alumni and friends will be honored. This year’s award recipients include Dr. Flora Joy (’63 and ’67), retired ETSU professor and founder of the university’s renowned Storytelling Program, Outstanding Alumna, and Dr. Scott Lillibridge (’77), senior medical advisor for the International Medical Corps, Outstanding Alumnus. Awards of Honor will be presented to retired ETSU photographer Larry D. Smith (’78) and Julie “Jules” Wortman (’89). Honorary Alumni status will be given to A.R. Freddy and Susan E. Gonzalez of Chaparral Buick GMC of Johnson City and ETSU men’s golf coach Fred Warren.

Special recognition will also be given to the reunion class of 1969 and other members of the university’s Golden Fifties Club.

Tickets are $50 per person and may be reserved online at www.etsualumni.org or by calling the ETSU Alumni Office at 423-439-4218. The price includes sales tax, and tickets are non-refundable.

For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346.

Texas Tenors to perform at NPAC on May 4

7:30 pm
– 8:30 pm

Texas Tenors to perform at NPAC on May 4

The Texas Tenors bring their breathtaking vocals, humor and a touch of cowboy charm to create an unforgettable live show at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 p.m.

The Texas Tenors, featuring JC Fisher, Marcus Collins and John Hagen, have performed for over 100 million people around the world.

The Texas Tenors are celebrating 10 years together by launching their “10th Anniversary Tour” for the 2019-2020 season.

Only $30 balcony seats are available. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at NPACgreeneville.com, in person at the NPAC box office, or by calling 423-638-1679. NPAC offers online seat selection with no processing or delivery fees. There is an additional $1.50 ticketing fee per ticket regardless of purchase method. The box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The 1,150 seat performing arts center is located adjacent to the campus of Greeneville High School. For venue information, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.npacgreeneville.com.

Sew Crazy Meeting

10:00 am
– 2:00 pm

Sew Crazy Meeting

The next Sew Crazy Meeting is set for Saturday, May 18th, from 10:00am - 2:00 pm. The group will meet at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 201 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City. The group will be working on tote bags for the Gray Library for their childrens' program. There is no cost to attend this meeting; sewing materials and notions are supplied. We welcome all sewers, experienced and those that are new to sewing.

Please contact Susan Kubanka at 423-467-9662 or email info@sew-crazy.org for more information.

Sew-Crazy is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization.

Civic Chorale to conclude season on May 18

7:00 pm
– 8:00 pm

Civic Chorale to conclude season on May 18

Civic Chorale to conclude season on May 18

The Civic Chorale will present its final concert of the 2018-19 season on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 105 South Boone Street, Johnson City.

The concert, entitled “Sing Lustily!,” will not only feature works by the choir, but will also showcase the choir’s individual talents through a selection of solos and small group performances. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door.

The Civic Chorale, founded in 1973, is the region’s premiere auditioned volunteer adult chorus. Dr. Caldwell is also the director of choral studies at Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina.

For additional information, visit the Chorale web site at www.thecivicchorale.org.

13th Annual Bob Scott Classic Golf Tournament

11:00 am
– 12:00 pm

13th Annual Bob Scott Classic Golf Tournament

Monday, May 20th – Johnson City Country Club

Registration 11:00 am
Lunch 11:45 am
Shot Gun Start 1:00 pm

Individual Golfers - $110 per player - you will be assigned to a team.
Team of Four Golfers Playing Together - $400

Tournament Format/Times:

Registration begins at 1:00 am. Lunch will be provided from 11:45-12:45 and Atmos Energy will be cooking again this year! All announcements and instructions will be given during lunch.

Shot Gun Start 1:00 pm

The top 3 teams in 3 flights, special event prizes, and 50/50 Ball Drop will be awarded immediately following play.

“Battle on the Hill” charity basketball

Students from the Science Hill Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy will be hosting a charity basketball game on May 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. inside Science Hill’s new gym. The contest will be between Johnson City Schools’ teachers and Johnson City First Responders. The entry fee is $3 with all proceeds going to support the Johnson City Homeless Education Program.

Senior Services offers class on transferring photos to a flash drive for printing

9:00 am
– 11:30 am

Senior Services offers class on transferring photos to a flash drive for printing

Senior Services at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., is hosting two classes for individuals who want to learn how to transfer photos from a camera or phone to a flash drive. The classes will be held 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22.

Cost is $5 per session. Register in person at MPCC. Seating is limited. Participants should bring a working camera or phone, the cable and/or cords that go with it, and a flash drive.

Register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-6237.

Local Author Presents Free PR and Marketing Workshop

11:00 am
– 12:00 pm

Local Author Presents Free PR and Marketing Workshop

Susan Kohl, author of Getting Attention: Leading-Edge Lessons in Publicity and Marketing (Butterworth-Heinemann), and the Holiday Inn, of Johnson City, present a free, 90-minute workshop on “PR and Marketing on a Shoestring Budget,” on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 11:00. The event will be held at 101 W. Springbrook Drive, in Johnson City.

Doors open 30 minutes before the workshop begins. Attendees may purchase a Tennessee-style buffet lunch for $20, which includes the meal, tax and tip. All attendees must pre-register at (423) 631-0640 or via susankohlpr@gmail.

Senior Services offers class on transferring photos to a flash drive for printing

1:00 pm
– 3:30 pm

Senior Services offers class on transferring photos to a flash drive for printing

Senior Services at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., is hosting two classes for individuals who want to learn how to transfer photos from a camera or phone to a flash drive. The classes will be held 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22.

Cost is $5 per session. Register in person at MPCC. Seating is limited. Participants should bring a working camera or phone, the cable and/or cords that go with it, and a flash drive.

Register in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-6237.

Roe to Hold Veteran Focused Town Hall Meeting

5:00 pm
– 6:00 pm

Roe to Hold Veteran Focused Town Hall Meeting

Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) announced he will hold a town hall meeting for constituents in First District on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Kingsport at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. and seating will be first-come, first served.